warning light Lexus HS250h 2012 Service Manual

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If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure A buzzer also sounds.
The warning message is displayed if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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Indicates a malfunction in the P position control A buzzer also sounds.
In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking
lock mechanism will not work.
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may not be
possible to turn the “POWER” switch off. If this hap-
pens, applying the parking brake will enable the
switch to be turned off.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system A buzzer also sounds.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system A buzzer also sounds.

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Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.Failure to investigate the cause of the following warning may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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(Flashes and
then remains
on)
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure warning
system The tire pressure warning light comes on after flash-
ing for 1 minute.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediatelyAfter taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
Interior buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the hybrid system.Start the hybrid
system with the
electronic key
present.
Once3 times
(Flashes)
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver's
door was opened
and closed while
the “POWER”
switch was in a
mode other than
off.
Bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the shift position P
was selected with-
out turning off the
“POWER” switch.
Tu r n t h e
“POWER” switch
off or bring the
electronic key
back into the vehi-
cle.

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HS250h_U_75050U*: When the screen of the multi-information display is set to display cruising
range, the above message will be shown.

Indicates remain-
ing fuel is approxi-
mately 1.7 gal.
(6.5 L, 1.4
Imp. gal.) or less.
*
Refuel the vehicle
with at least 2.6
gal. (10 L, 2.1
Imp. gal.) of fuel.
(→ P. 9 7 )
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
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HS250h_U_75050UFirmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(
→ P. 5 6 7 )
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( →P. 4 5 3 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the
following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light goes
off and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediat ely and call your Lexus dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information
display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.

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HS250h_U_75050UCheck that the coolant level of the
power control unit is between the
“FULL” and “LOW” lines of the
reservoir tank.
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the coolant level of the power
control unit is insufficient, add
more coolant.
If power control unit coolant is
unavailable, water can be used as
an emergency substitute.
Restart the hybrid system (depress and hold the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch once). Check that the “HYBRID
SYSTEM OVERHEAT” message has gone off.
If the warning message remains on, stop the hybrid system and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
■Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes, or the
hybrid system output decreases.
●Steam comes out from the engine area.
●“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the multi-information display.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C*Air conditioning filter ....................... 464
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 266
ABS.............................................................238
AFS .............................................................. 193
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 193
Air conditioning filter .......................... 464
Air conditioning system* Air conditioning filter ....................... 464
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 266
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions...............................................112
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 116
Airbag warning light ........................503
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions...............................................113
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 116
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................121
General airbag pr ecautions ........... 116
Locations of airbags.......................... 109
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................120
Proper driving posture ............ 107, 116
Side airbag operating conditions...............................................113
Side airbag precautions .................... 116
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................113
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 116
SRS airbags ........................................... 109 Alarm.......................................................... 103
Antenna .................................................... 284
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 238
Armrest ......................................................391
Audio input* .............................................321
Audio remote control switches*
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 284
Audio input............................................. 321
Audio visual input................................ 321
AUX port ................................................ 321
CD player ..............................................287
CD player/changer ..........................287
iPod .......................................................... 302
MP3/WMA disc............................... 295
Optimal use ........................................... 318
Portable music player ....................... 321
Radio ........................................................279
Steering wheel audio switch......... 322
USB memory ........................................ 310
Audio/video system*
Audio visual input* .................................321
Automatic air conditioning system* Air conditioning filter ....................... 464
Air conditioning system ................. 266
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................... 195
Automatic light control system.......... 191
AUX port* ................................................321
Auxiliary box .......................................... 384A

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Cooling systemEngine overheating .......................... 552
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 212
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 216
Cup holders ............................................. 381
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 109
Customizable features ...................... 584
Daytime running light system ........... 194
Defogger* Rear window.........................................274
Side mirrors ...........................................274
Dimensions............................................. 560
Dinghy towing ........................................ 262
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control.................................................... 216
Multi-information display................. 177
Trip information ................................... 180
Warning message............................... 512
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 431
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 374
Wattage................................................. 568
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 90
Door lock.................................. 47, 58, 61
Rear door child protector ................ 62
Side doors .................................................. 61
Side mirrors ............................................. 87
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 505
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 72
Driving
Break-in tips ........................................... 143
Correct posture ................................... 107 Procedures............................................. 142
Winter driving tips ............................ 258
Driving position memory.......................72
Electric power steering...................... 238
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 544
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 544
If the engine will not start ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................................... 541
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................547
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 502
If the warning light turns on.......... 502
If the warning message is displayed .............................................. 512
If you have a flat tire ........................ 532
If you lose your keys ........................ 543
If you think something is wrong ....................................................501
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 544
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 556
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................558
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 495
If your vehicle overheats................ 552
Emergency flasher Switch ...................................................... 494
Engine Accessory mode ................................. 153
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